While sensing God's leading in our lives toward adoption, one of the first books we read was Russell Moore's Adopted For Life. Now, if you're not considering adoption, don't stop reading this post. This book is not just for adopting families, rather it investigates the gospel connection in the adoption of children. If nothing else, this book will stir your heart as you appreciate the beauty and glories of the gospel and the doctrine of adoption.
If you would like a taste of what this book is about, you can watch an interview with Russell Moore about his book.
One of the most amazing discussions in this book is about the "Abba Father" cry from Romans 8:15.
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
We had always heard this verse explained as the sweet coo of a baby saying "daddy." But when you put it in context, it is more of a heart wrenching scream that underlines the fact that someone is finally listening. You see, Moore adopted two boys from Russia. When he and his wife visited the orphanage, it was eerily quiet. The babies had learned that no one would come if they cried. So they stopped crying. After a week of visits with their boys, and on the final day when they had to return to the States until court, their one son finally let out a terrifying scream. Why? Because he finally knew at some level that he had parents -- people who loved him, people who would respond when he cried out. See how the doctrine of adoption puts a whole new weight to a verse such as this?
If you have been adopted by God, we hope you will take the time to watch the interview about the book. It will encourage your heart as you stand in awe of the gospel and our amazing God.
And if you don't have a relationship with God in which you can cry out to him, then we encourage you to explore what being in a relationship with God is all about.
If you would like a taste of what this book is about, you can watch an interview with Russell Moore about his book.
One of the most amazing discussions in this book is about the "Abba Father" cry from Romans 8:15.
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
We had always heard this verse explained as the sweet coo of a baby saying "daddy." But when you put it in context, it is more of a heart wrenching scream that underlines the fact that someone is finally listening. You see, Moore adopted two boys from Russia. When he and his wife visited the orphanage, it was eerily quiet. The babies had learned that no one would come if they cried. So they stopped crying. After a week of visits with their boys, and on the final day when they had to return to the States until court, their one son finally let out a terrifying scream. Why? Because he finally knew at some level that he had parents -- people who loved him, people who would respond when he cried out. See how the doctrine of adoption puts a whole new weight to a verse such as this?
If you have been adopted by God, we hope you will take the time to watch the interview about the book. It will encourage your heart as you stand in awe of the gospel and our amazing God.
And if you don't have a relationship with God in which you can cry out to him, then we encourage you to explore what being in a relationship with God is all about.
Update: We are now signed up with amazon to benefit from your online purchases when you use our link. This is a great new way to help us with our adoption every time you shop on amazon.com! So, consider purchasing a copy of Adopted For Life using our amazon link below. The first link is for the book, the second link is for Kindle. Thanks!
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